AoC Merck Leaders Program

Application due:  May 17th 
Leader Program flyer

Goals of Program 

  • Provide professional development for AoC Leaders to share resources and pathways to health careers
  • Connect students to a wider network of professionals and students working within biomedical/health fields
  • Provide mentorship for AoC Leaders to pursue their professional goals in biomedical/health career path.
  • Create systems and programs to make resources accessible and visible 
  • Build community among students pursuing biomedical/health careers

How will the AoC Merck Peer Mentor/Leaders program benefit me in my career? 

  • Supply financial support for academic and professional development activities
  • Provide networking, peer mentoring, and community building
  • Stipend award (contingent upon approval of funding) 
    • $5000 Summer
    • $7500 Fall
    • $7500 Spring 

Program Requirements and Expectations 

Summer '24

  • Attend Summer Training June 17th-20th and June 24th-27th, 10am-1pm
  • Attend biweekly planning check-in in July and August 

Fall '24/Spring '25 

  • Create partnerships, cultivate relationships, and coordinate with external partners
  • Create and deliver one event/workshop per semester (2 total)
  • Support cohort members events/workshops  
  • Provide in person office hours once per month
  • Lead small peer mentor group once per month 
  • Attend in person 90min monthly Check-Ins in Fall and Spring with SF BUILD 

Eligibility 

  • Currently enrolled Junior or Senior undergraduate or master’s student at SFSU in a biomedical major, or recently graduated from SFSU within 1 year. 
  • Actively pursuing biomedical/health career path
  • Commit to program for 1 year (June 2024- May 2025) 
  • 1yr of research, clinical, or community engaged experience. 
  • Biomedical or health career major (ie. biology, chemistry, engineering, social science, nursing, dentistry ect.) 
  • Preferred Qualifications: Previous leadership experience, experience and/or participation in clubs or organizations, experience navigating biomedical/health career pathways. 

Please note this award may be taxed please visit https://seo.sfsu.edu/Tax-Information  for more information 

How to Apply

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